PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.
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PGA Members in the Central-African Republic (CAR) have been working on promoting a strengthening of the Rule of Law and of the fight against impunity in the country since 2009.
The Plan of Action outlines specific measures that Parliamentarians can undertake to combat the illicit trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa.
PGA welcomes such an important development for the status of human rights in the Central African Republic: although the country had been abolitionist in practice as no executions have taken place since 1981, legally ensuring the abolition of the death penalty is a crucial step to prevent any ratchet effect.
PGA strongly condemns the coup d’état that took place today in Myanmar and urges the Myanmar military "to respect the rule of law" and "release immediately all civilian leaders and others who have been detained unlawfully.”
PGA calls for the International Community to support a genuine process of peace-making, stabilization and State-building based on the respect of human rights, justice and democracy
The National Assembly has voted to adopt the law on the General Regime of Conventional Weapons, Their Parts, Components and Munitions.
Ali Kushayb is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Darfur (Sudan) between 2002 and 2004.
Our 41st Annual Forum was held in the Parliament of Cape Verde, Praia, November 21-22, 2019.
Stories of parliamentary democracy defenders in partnership with the Democracy Decay & Renewal project.
On 3 and 4 July 2019, the National Assembly of the Gambia hosted over 40 participants, representing more than 15 African States, to participate in the Working Group on the Fight against Impunity in Africa.
At this crucial juncture for the future of Sudan, PGA calls upon all relevant parties engaged in the reconstruction of democracy and the Rule of Law to undertake the following changes...
From 26 February to 1 March 2019, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) attended the 7th World Congress against the Death Penalty, organised by its partner organisation Ensemble contre la peine de mort (ECPM, Together Against the Death Penalty).
We have been alarmed by recent reports about the inaction of the United Nations peace-keeping operation MINUSCA ) in the face of the commission of atrocities by armed groups.
On 4 and 5 October 2018, Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) organised in the National Assembly of the Central-African Republic (CAR), in Bangui, a Technical Seminar on Strengthening the Legal Framework of the Fight against Impunity.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | September 17-18th: The Workshop brought together legislaters in the African region to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).
Promoting Greater and More Effective Participation by Women MPs in Parliamentary Defence, Security and Interior Committees.
CAR - PGA Congratulates the Government of The Central African Republic on becoming the 182nd State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
PGA Congratulates National Assembly of Central African Republic on Ratification of Biological Weapons Convention on 3rd July 2018.
The Central African Republic is formally retentionist but has applied a moratorium since 1981. In 2017, no death sentence was handed out.
Parliamentarians from West and Central Africa shared their experiences and discussed the future of the abolitionist movement in the region.
A critical report that traces the weaknesses of civil society.
"Milan Forum for Action in Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities: The Role of Parliamentarians". Palazzo Isimbardi, Milan, Italy.
Dep. Epaye wrote to the Foreign Minister of Central African Republic.
The Workshop brought together several prominent Legislators and Government officials for a two day period to discuss and review the Biological & Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC).
Dakar, Senegal, 9-10 December, 2016. Parliamentarians of the world unite their voice in support of the ICC.
The Working Group on the fight against impunity in Francophone African countries held its second meeting on 10 and 11 November 2016, in Lomé (Togo).
News broke today that the Government of South Africa has notified the United Nations Secretary General of its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Hon. Laurent Ngon-Baba MP welcomes Accession to Arms Trade Treaty by Government of CAR
Central African Republic (CAR) adopted by a large majority, on 22 April 2015, the bill establishing a Special Criminal Court in CAR
PGA congratulates the National Transitional Council of the Central African Republic which adopted the bill establishing a Special Criminal Court in CAR.
PGA strongly supports the creation of a Special Criminal Court to fight against impunity for the international crimes committed since 2012 in the territory of the Central African Republic (CAR).
PGA welcomes the decision of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to open a second investigation in CAR with respect to crimes allegedly committed since 2012.
PGA notes with serious concern allegations made that the cease fire has already been broken and that violence has restarted in various areas of the territory.
PGA Executive Committee member Mark Pritchard, MP (UK) calls for ICC to investigate war crimes in the Central African Republic and ensure people responsible are brought to justice.
Proposal for an annual high-level meeting in April of the “Group of Friends of the ICC” to highlight the importance of the ICC in relation to accountability, prevention and justice for victims.
With this urgent appeal we call upon action from your countries to help the International Community to prevent a genocide in Central African Republic.
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is deeply concerned at the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Central African Republic, in particular in recent weeks.
Hosted by the Tanzanian Parliament, PGA organized from 29-30 May 2013 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at the Parliament Office (Mkwawa Hall) a Regional Parliamentary Workshop on “The Arms Trade Treaty - The Role of Parliamentarians.”
Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is deeply concerned at the latest turn of events in the Central African Republic, which has led to the rebel occupation of Bangui and the flight of the incumbent President of the Republic. PGA concurs with recent S
In the context of the ongoing peace consolidation efforts in the Central African Republic, this parliamentary conference provided a platform to discuss the role of international justice and the Rule of Law in the peace-building process, including the stre
On the occasion of PGA’S 32nd Annual Forum on Empowering women; building Human Security, Members of Parliament from the Central African region gathered to discuss the current status of implementing legislation of the Rome Statute in their respective c
